Gary Bowser, a Nintendo pirate, will be sentenced to 40 months in prison. The verdict was after he created and sold pirated game hardware.
Quoted from IGN Southeast Asia, Sunday (13/2/2022), actually the United States (US) Government, proposed a prison sentence of 60 months, where in court documents it was stated that Bowser was locked up for five years, with three years of supervised release. .
They said the prison sentence of 60 months was appropriate. Considering the nature, circumstances of the offense, history and characteristics of the accused. Plus, to reflect seriousness and show respect for the law, while providing fair rewards.
Meanwhile, Bowser's lawyer had asked for leniency. Because according to him, the defendant is the most innocent person among the other perpetrators.
He emphasized that the actual amount of money earned was not much, it was estimated at USD 320 thousand over seven years. Unlike the other perpetrators, who earn more and are currently living a luxurious lifestyle abroad.
In addition to the prison sentence, the man who was arrested in the Dominican Republic in September 2020 also agreed to pay compensation of USD 4.5 million. Including a $10 million fine, for Nintendo's civil lawsuit against itself.
Previously, it was known that he belonged to a pirate group called Team Xeacuter. They developed a firmware on Nintendo's console and sold it on related websites.
It is known that Bowser, is just one of the many members of this hacking group, which is located around the world. Consists of developers, capable of exploiting video game console vulnerabilities. Then another accomplice as a website designer. Its job is to promote goods, suppliers of device makers and retailers to distribute devices.